That is an interesting quote that I heard and I definitely see much truth in it. We all cross paths with people, places, and experiences while creating our own and its important to recognize the meaning behind these meetings. It may not happen right away but eventually the reasons will make sense. So just sit back and enjoy the ride because regardless of the feelings and emotions you have life continues on and so does the path all you have to do is experience it.
I would love to hear more interpretations of that one quote.
Its almost been a month here in India and I feel I have adjusted quite well. I am actually glad that my first introduction to India is this experience and not one of visiting family and traveling by cabs and being sheltered from the rest of India. Seeing this side and being able to understand and accept it makes it easier to deal with anything.
Not only has the city provided challenges but so has work. I have never before seen a non profit president harness such lack of compassion for the community and its people as mine does. I seriously feel like an idiot when I talk to him at times. Its not because I don't know what Im talking about but because he just disagrees with everything. Its been challenging to get through to him and make him understand this community. Finally after almost 4 weeks I get to do what I really want to do. Develop a preventative health program for the center!!! It sounds exciting but now time is limited so I gotta work fast. The people in these communities are very smart street wise and teaching them how to prevent certain diseases would be awesome. Things still run very slow in the NGO world and everyone puts the blame on someone else and I end up running in circles. I guess thats a part of life. Its been challenging but fulfilling at the same time. I definitely can deal with any boss after dealing with this one.
The festivities are now over for a short while atleast and the city has quieted down a bit. The past couple of weeks were so nice. It will probably start all over again in a couple more weeks when its Diwali.
For all those that know me and know how much I love to be a yogi... I found a yoga center nearby that I have been going to. Its very different from yoga at home. I can't yet tell how but the instructor focuses on philosophy as well as poses and most of all peace of mind. For the impatient me it seems to slow but I guess thats what I need.
It's funny how you come across certain people at certain times in such odd situations. Just as I was going to yoga today my rickshaw driver begins to talk to me ( this barely every happens) I couldn't quite hear what he was saying because of the surrounding noise but when he finally stopped I came to find out that he just dropped off a girl who was 12 ( probably more like 16) and a boy who was about 25. They were in his rickshaw driving around for a half hour and as the driver described it "the girl was sitting on the boy and he was moving up and down. she came out with her school outfit all wet" now you can only imagine what he was talking about. He was so traumatized at the experience and just kept telling me the same thing over and over and was asking why god made him see such a thing. He said he tried to tell them to get out but the guy said to just drive because his meters running and thats all he should be concerned with. It was horrible. Apparently this girl was some rich households daughter. I couldn't believe something like that would happen but I guess everything happens.. you just don't see it all. Poor driver ... he could only think about his own daughter. He was completely shaken up. That is life; its full of suprises.
So elections are coming up soon... I already put in my vote and hope everyone else plans to also!!! Don't be lazy ... get on it. One vote and one person does make a difference!!!
much love
